Epithet and Prename

Epithet

Epithet noun - A descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual.
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Prename and epithet are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prename" instead a noun "Epithet".

Prename

Prename noun - A name that is placed before one's family name.
Usage example: his prename is “Christopher,” but he prefers to be called by his last name
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Synonyms for Prename

Epithet and prename are semantically related. You can use "Epithet" instead a noun "Prename".
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